Erekusum Village
Erekusum is a revenue village in Neturia block, Purulia district, West Bengal. It had a population of 262 in 49 households (Census 2011).
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262 souls. 49 homes.
Neturia block, Purulia district, West Bengal.
Erekusum today
- Rice₹3,750Balarampur APMC · 8 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,800Balarampur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,800Balarampur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
Erekusum at a glance
A small village by the standards of Neturia block, Erekusum ranked 89th of 110 by population, with 262 people in 49 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 52.6%, below Purulia district's 62.7% (Neturia block: 63.1%), while the sex ratio was 985 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 960. It falls under Janardandih gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 723121. The village covers 108 hectares — about 1.1 km², or roughly 243 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Raghunathpur assembly constituency and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Neturia Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60292863 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Erekusum is in the Janardandih gram panchayat.
Other villages in Janardandih
- Gar Panchkot
- Gobag
- Haridi
- Madandi
- Pahargora
- Bansbani
- Janardandi
- Raghudi
- Radha Madhabpur
- Maharaj Nagar
- Kachbel
- Rampur
- Shihulibari
- Ankduara
- Hetyabahal
- Lakshanpur
- Harmadi
- Gopalganj
- Rangadahar
- Khoar
- Intapara
- Jhaburdi
- Jhagradi
- Purna Panchakot
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Erekusum compares
By population, Erekusum ranks #89 of 110 inhabited villages in Neturia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Erekusum had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 723121
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 262Census 2011
- Male / female
- 132 / 130
- Households
- 49
- People per home
- 5.3
- Literacy rate
- 52.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 131
- Work participation
- 50.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Erekusum on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal — not the exact site of Erekusum. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Erekusum · 23.6040° N, 86.7906° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Erekusum
Erekusum isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Neturia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices572 in Purulia district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics85 in Purulia district
Hospital
Purulia-Barakar Road, Near Post office, Bartoria
Hospital
Sarbari More
Schools & anganwadis28 in Purulia district
- Nowada Primary School
School
Colleges & universities6 in Purulia district
- Career Building Private ITI
ITI / vocational institute
Government offices11 in Purulia district
Temples12 in Purulia district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches3 in Purulia district
Mosques1 in Purulia district
Other places of worship7 in Purulia district
Place of worship
Transport52 in Purulia district
- Indian Oil
Petrol pump
Agriculture services1 in Purulia district
Community places20 in Purulia district
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People often ask about Erekusum
Where is Erekusum located?
Erekusum is a village in Neturia block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Erekusum in?
Erekusum is in Purulia district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Erekusum belong to?
Erekusum comes under the Janardandih gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Erekusum?
The pincode of Erekusum, Neturia, Purulia is 723121.
What is the population of Erekusum?
As per the 2011 Census, Erekusum had a population of 262 (132 males and 130 females).
How many households are there in Erekusum?
Erekusum had 49 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Erekusum?
Erekusum covers about 108 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Erekusum?
The literacy rate of Erekusum was 52.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Erekusum?
Erekusum had 985 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Erekusum in?
Erekusum is in the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Erekusum?
Arup Chakraborty (All India Trinamool Congress) won the Bankura Lok Sabha seat, which includes Erekusum, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Erekusum in?
Erekusum is in the Raghunathpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Erekusum?
Mamoni Bauri (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Raghunathpur assembly seat, which includes Erekusum, in 2026.
Which development block is Erekusum in?
Erekusum is in the Neturia development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Erekusum?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Erekusum is 330477 and its Census 2011 village code is 330477.
Which villages are near Erekusum?
Villages near Erekusum include Sarbari (about 5.5 km), Nituria (about 7.5 km), Santuri (about 11 km), Chanch (about 13 km), Patlabari (about 13 km).
What is the population of Erekusum in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Erekusum's Census 2011 population of 262 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 290 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Erekusum?
The sarpanch of Erekusum has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 16.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Purulia district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 8 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | Balarampur APMC | 3,700 | 3,800 | 3,750 | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,200 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,900 | 10,200 | 9,800 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 9,800 | 11,000 | 10,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 19,850 | 19,600 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,600 | 19,200 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Erekusum's shops. Best mandi price near Erekusum →
Official dataAgmarknet, 8 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal).
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